Tennessee Considering Regulations Requiring Crashworthy Aftermarket Parts
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) is examining the need for regulations that would require aftermarket crash parts to meet crashworthiness standards met by their OEM equivalents. Several aftermarket parts manufacturers use carbon steel in place of the high strength and ultra high strength steels used by OEMs, sparking safety and performance concerns.
Insurance Commissioners Request Review of ‘Outdated’ Aftermarket Parts Regulations
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) has asked the Diamond Standard Brand Alternative Safety Part Division of Reflexxion Automotive and Production Bumper Stampings to review the model law governing aftermarket parts model regulations. Diamond Standard says the regulations, which outline for insurers the safeguards necessary for non-OEM parts to be permitted in repairs, are
Ready, Set … SEMA!
SEMA’s 60th anniversary promises to bring a spectacular show.
Maaco Owners Honored with Terry Taylor Award
Maaco announced that it has honored Robert and Keita Reid, owners of Maaco Mansfield, with the Terry Taylor Award.
New SEMA Garage Planned in Michigan
The 45,000-sq.ft. facility will include high-tech equipment, a testing lab and new services for ADAS systems.
Maaco Recognizes Top-Performing Franchisees, Maaco Centers
Maaco Auto Painting and Collision Repair announced that it recognized top North American franchisees at the 2019 Maaco Convention in Boca Raton, Fla.
Refinish: Separating Your Body Shop from the Competition
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Sandpaper: The Gritty Details
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Ower of CARSTAR Yorkville, Illinois Transfers Ownership to Son
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SCRS Surveys Insurance Companies on Aftermarket Parts Usage Policies
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) recently e-mailed a survey to 13 insurance companies to gain a better understanding of those insurers’ policies on aftermarket parts usage. "This survey project was motivated by input from our members and the ongoing discussions stemming from aftermarket replacement parts," said SCRS Executive Director Aaron Schulenburg. "We’re finding